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African Union’s slavery reparations agenda faces Western resistance ahead of key summit

As the African Union (AU) prepares for its 38th summit in Addis Ababa, a central topic will be a joint push for reparations tied to the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism. African leaders aim to define a “unified vision” for reparations, which includes financial compensation, formal acknowledgment of historical wrongs, and comprehensive policy reforms. The […]

AU: The False Excuse of Algerian Smaïl Chergui for not Attending PSC Meeting in Morocco

The African Union Commissioner for Peace & Security, Smail Chergui, has apparently snubbed the meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union, convening in the Moroccan coastal city of Skhirat with the participation of delegates of all its 15-member countries. In a bid to justify his absence, the cunning Algerian diplomat, […]

Shell acquires Nigeria’s Daystar to enter African renewable energy market

The acquisition of Nigeria-based Daystar Power by Shell is significant for the UK-headquartered oil giant, which has long been active in the continent’s hydrocarbons market, as it must look for new sources of growth as fossil fuels are phased out. Shell has acquired Daystar Power, a Nigeria-based provider of hybrid solar power solutions to commercial […]